Knoxville, TN – Blue Rock Search is pleased to announce that Colleen Barker has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Development.
Barker brings nearly 30 years of experience to her new leadership role at Blue Rock, including over a decade in the staffing and recruiting world. Throughout her career, she has had a strong track record of not only exceeding sales targets but also empowering teams to achieve their full potential. Having worked as both an individual contributor and in sales leadership roles, she excels in managing the sales cycle from discovery to close while fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Ruben Moreno, HR & PE Practice Leader of Blue Rock Search, said, “On behalf of the entire Blue Rock Search team, I’m so pleased to welcome Colleen Barker to our organization. As the executive search landscape continues to evolve in response to market needs, our priority is developing ’Relationships Built to Last’ with our valued clients. Barker is a reliable, collaborative team player and brings exceptional experience in business development and strategic thinking. We’re excited to have her join the team, and we look forward to her ongoing contributions to our efforts to provide the best possible service and advice to our clientele.”
Barker added, “I am committed to driving revenue growth and refining our sales strategies to ensure we exceed our goals. I believe in cultivating strong relationships with clients at all levels and inspiring the team to embrace innovation and continuous improvement. With a focus on securing significant contracts and guiding our team toward success, I look forward to contributing to the ongoing achievements of Blue Rock Search!”
About Blue Rock Search
Blue Rock Search is a minority-owned executive search firm, an SRA Network member, a Hunt Scanlon Top 10 global recruiting firm, and a member of the Hunt Scanlon HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 65 and the Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Power 100. Blue Rock specializes in the targeted identification, assessment, and placement of executives across five distinct practice areas: Private Equity, Human Resources and Diversity, Franchise, Higher Education, and Customer Experience.
Blue Rock’s partners are respected and trusted thought leaders with more than 50 years of combined experience in their respective practice areas. Their systems, processes, and tools are designed to flex to fit their clients’ unique needs and reflect their philosophy of built-to-last relationships.